Forbes Woman Africa - October/November 2017

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It’s the fourth anniversary of FORBES WOMAN AFRICA and self-made billionaire and media mogul Oprah Winfrey graces our cover. In an exclusive interview, Oprah tells us about the promise she made to Nelson Mandela and her legacy in South Africa. The story has some great personal anecdotes as it details how she is investing in and developing the next generation of young girls and leaders in Africa. Also in the issue, more Africans in the diaspora share stories of hard-earned dollars and success and how they are creating wealth through meaningful entrepreneurship. And, more news features from home. Will Africa be a desert by 2050 – how are we prepared for drought? Then, we talk about a new treatment for malaria that nukes the problem at source. Also, can hypnotherapy beat stress and heal victims of trauma and abuse? All this and more, in the October/November issue of FORBES WOMAN AFRICA.

Government isn't Motivated By High Profits

President Yoweri Museveni speaks to CNBC Africa’s George Ndirangu in Uganda about the country’s successes and challenges.

4 mins

Street Smart

A street vendor as a child, American entrepreneur and FORBES 30 Under 30 alumna Christine Souffrant Ntim is now working to digitize the informal economies of the world.

2 mins

The Right Connections

Lilian Ajayi-Ore is creating an environment where students play a role in generating solutions for gender equality.

2 mins

'A Cultural Hybrid'

Bisila Bokoko is like the wines she sells – made in Spain with an African accent.

3 mins

The Mind's Virtual Reality

Heard of a mental disorder named Maladaptive Daydreaming where patients waste productive hours daydreaming excessively, creating alternate lives in their heads?

4 mins

'Didn't Want To Be The Boss's Daughter'

Born into money, she started working at age 10 to hone her skills to build companies selling luxury and opulence. Along the way, she worked on cruise liners and sold pap and stew out of a food truck.

4 mins

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Forbes Woman Africa Magazine Description:

Forbes Woman Africa is a pan-African publication that navigates the world of business for women, with features on the latest trends in the corporate sector and how its architecture speaks to women. In line with this, we feature the wealthy, powerful, influential and those women in business whose impact is felt long after they have come and gone.